Crispy Wontons

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"Why go out for for wontons when you can make your own?"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb ground pork
• 8 chopped water chestnuts
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green onions with top
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 lb wonton skins
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• catsup
• hot mustard
• sweet and sour sauce

directions

1. Combine pork, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch and ginger in medium bowl; mix well.
2. Place 1/2 teaspoon pork mixture in center of each wonton skin. Fold wonton skin over filling to form a triangle. Turn top of triangle down to meet fold. Turn over; moisten one corner with water. Overlap opposite corner over moistened corner; press firmly.
3. Heat oil in wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat to 375°F
4. Deep fry wontons, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. Serve warm with catsup and hot mustard or sweet & sour sauce, as desired.